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Title: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on December 27, 2021, 08:15:23 AM: Not trolling, looking to hop in the time machine and pick up some puffy tongue shoes for ripping. I grew up in the time of Adio, Globe, DVS, Fallen, Circa, etc.

I see that Globe is still alive. Who else is out there that actually make good quality puffy bois? Ideally with a wide toe box too.
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: pointandclick on December 27, 2021, 04:29:14 PM: honestly a dc lynx og would be best for you if you can find it, if not the lynx zero will be a decent halfway point to todays shoes and older shoes. maybe some dvs' but i dont know if youll like the look. globes dont have wide toe boxes generally.
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: Lukabrazi on December 27, 2021, 04:49:16 PM: Lynx zero is pretty legit and easy to find
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Post by: Sonny Paluso on December 27, 2021, 05:33:56 PM: Accel OG!
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Post by: FatGuy92 on December 27, 2021, 05:57:33 PM: DC Kalis Lite or SE are nice. Had both and really liked skating them.
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: WideFeet on December 27, 2021, 07:30:02 PM: Like it was said above, OG Accel should definitely be a go-to. You would probably love the OG Lynx.

I just got some NB# Tiago 1010’s. The tongue on them isn’t super puffy, but it definitely has that puffy shoe feel. They remind me of the OG Accel, but with half the tongue.

I know the thread is asking for a puffy tongue shoe. Wasn’t sure if you were looking for an actual puffy tongue, or just that type of silhouette
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: johnes on December 28, 2021, 04:10:06 AM: eS Accel OG / Evant; Quattro, dc Lynx
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Post by: GBLange on December 28, 2021, 06:10:19 AM: accel og..i have spoken
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Post by: Mulldrifter on December 28, 2021, 08:34:17 AM: last year I got 3 pairs of etnies kingpin for 18 € each. they were so cheap i thought ok they are really puffy but i don't care, actually they skate ok. i should have took more.
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on December 28, 2021, 11:04:37 AM: Appreciate all the feedback homies

Ultimately I think I'm gonna pick up some Fallen Patriots and Troopers. The nostalgia is hitting hard
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: Richard Skidder on December 28, 2021, 02:36:32 PM: Etnies Joslin 1 really holds up. Stays locked down and keeps it shape. Good flick. Soles are durable. You can almost always find them on sale.
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: Candied cigarettes on December 28, 2021, 02:57:07 PM: One of my homies skates the dc stevies and enjoys them. Those look like they have a puffy tongue.
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: gsosa on December 28, 2021, 07:43:58 PM: Quote from: MysticalTypeExperience on December 28, 2021, 11:04:37 AM
Appreciate all the feedback homies

Ultimately I think I'm gonna pick up some Fallen Patriots and Troopers. The nostalgia is hitting hard
The Patriots are pretty good. Id recommend the DC Kalis S or Legacy Slim
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: fakiefs180 on December 29, 2021, 10:38:03 AM: A lot of good mentions already.

I can only add the Fade and Manchester XLK from Lakai.
Title: Re: Puffy tongue shoes that don't suck?
Post by: JJ_Skates on December 29, 2021, 07:20:43 PM: Quote from: Mulldrifter on December 28, 2021, 08:34:17 AM
last year I got 3 pairs of etnies kingpin for 18 € each. they were so cheap i thought ok they are really puffy but i don't care, actually they skate ok. i should have took more.

I'm right there with @Mulldrifter on the Etnies Kingpin.
I'd say it's a great alternative to the Accel OGs and you can pretty much guarantee you'll find them for alot cheaper than the Accels. I'd say the big difference is the Kingpins have a double stitched toe cap instead of triple stitched.

I'll also cast my vote for almost any of the chunky DVS like the Enduro 125s and the Globe Sabres (and other chunky Globes).